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The Bogotá Gold Museum is one of the largest gold museums in the world, located in the Colombian capital. Founded in 1823 as part of the National Museum, it focuses on pre-Columbian gold and silver pieces, officially becoming the Gold Museum in 1938. With a collection of 52 thousand pieces, standing out for its cultural richness, the museum has undergone transformations over the years, challenging the linear narrative of "national identity". Its exhibitions, such as "Cosmologías y Simbolismo", explore indigenous culture and invite visitors to understand life before colonization. The museum highlights the ethical complexity of its collection, admitting irregular acquisitions, and highlights the importance of an inclusive approach to history, recognizing the diversity of indigenous cultures and their contributions to Colombia's national identity.

The Botero Museum, a tribute by Fernando Botero to the Colombian people, stands out as part of a cultural complex in Medellín. Botero, influenced by Colombian and European elements, developed a classic and figurative style with disproportions in shapes and volumes. The museum, located in a colonial house since 2000, houses around 123 works by Botero, including portraits, landscapes and bronze pieces, as well as 85 works by renowned painters such as Dalí, Picasso, Renoir and Monet.

The Salt Cathedral, located in the Zipaquirá salt mines in Colombia, is a Catholic and culturally important sanctuary. It integrates the "Parque do Sal" complex, together with the Cathedral, offering a complete experience, including a square with an imposing cross, the Salt Dome, the Mine, the Brine Museum, the dam, the forest area and the Cathedral itself underground, dedicated to mining and geology. This underground construction, opened in 1995, replaced the original from 1954. The Cathedral, voted Colombia's No.1 Wonder in 2007, provides a complete experience with several attractions, representing the history, religion and geology of the region.

Buriticá 200, known as the "Lost City," is an archaeological site in Colombia, located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, with around 32 ruins at different altitudes. Built by the Taironas between the 10th and 16th centuries, it presents a complex lithic infrastructure on terraces adapted to the topography. Discovered in 1972, the site was inhabited by up to 10 thousand people from the Tayrona tribe, with a sophisticated drainage system. Looted during the Spanish invasion, artifacts have been restored by archaeologists. To date, only 10% of the site has been explored, keeping its landscape almost untouched. The challenging access comprises 1,200 steps, and following armed conflicts, the area has been protected by an NGO since 2009. . Interestingly, a demonstration on cocaine production at the site was discontinued after photos fell into the hands of the military.

La Candelaria is the 17th location in Bogotá, Colombia, located in the historic center of the city, equivalent to the Old Town in other cities. It stands out for its Spanish colonial baroque and art deco architecture, housing universities, libraries and museums. Founded in 1538, it has Plaza de Bolívar as its traditional center, with important buildings such as the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice and the Bogotá Primacial Cathedral. The area is rich in churches, parishes and sanctuaries, as well as being home to several universities. La Candelaria also has museums, such as the Botero Museum, the Colonial Art Museum and the Luis Ángel Arango Library. The place is known for its historic streets, such as Calle del Embudo, and points of interest such as Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo, the Gold Museum and the Teatro Colón.